Episode 1016. What did you just say? (1)
The hem of the court robe fluttered in the strong wind.
His gaze was fixed on the ships floating on the Yangtze River. The fleet looked leisurely at first glance.
But to the court, they looked like the teeth of a wolf. Sharp teeth that could rush in and tear his neck at any moment.
“Hmm.”
The eyes of the court sank into a deep silence.
Nearly ten days had passed since the Maehwado incident ended. However, Sa-pae-ryeon did not move the boat he had set sail on the river at all.
The Sujeok are a group that originally made a living by plundering those who traveled the river. Having the boats that were supposed to go out to plunder tied up here would inevitably result in a huge loss for the Surowae.
But the Saphaeryeon is not taking those ships even though they are suffering losses. That is why the court cannot move. There is no way to let down your guard before the enemy puts his sword in.
“… … Jang Il-so.”
The hateful name came out of the mouth of the court. He would be in the camp of the ten thousand people, clearly visible across the river.
Thud. Thud.
As he stared at the river with dark eyes, the Dharma world slowly approached him.
“Master. The replies from the old faction have arrived.”
Although the legal community made subtle remarks, the court did not show any particular reaction to what they said.
“… … Manager.”
Only after the courtroom called out a couple more times did the courtroom turn its gaze away.
“What did you say?”
“Overall… … there were many who said they would send support to the Yangtze River first.”
The court smiled strangely.
“You are saying this without specifying the specific time frame and amount of support you will provide?”
“… … Yes, Master.”
Anger slowly rose on the face of the answering Dharma Master.
A promise without specifics is just an empty promise that can be changed at any time. They are still waiting to see what happens even though things have come to this point.
“Yeah. I guess so.”
But the court nodded indifferently, as if it had expected this to happen.
“What about the part about Cheon Woo-maeng?”
“They did send me a reply that they would generally share deep suspicions about Cheon Woo-myeong’s actions.”
“Deep doubts… … .”
The court laughed softly.
Doubt. That’s a good word.
If Cheon Woo-maeng had made some kind of secret agreement with Sa-pa, it could be said that he had suspected it from the beginning, and if that had not happened, it could be said that it was fortunate that it ended with suspicion.
Lukewarm. Yes, they were lukewarm in all matters.
“Room manager.”
“As expected.”
As the court shook its head slightly, a deep sigh escaped from the mouths of the legal community.
“How can you be so calm?”
“hmm?”
There was a hint of resentment in the voices of the legal community.
“Of course, I’m not saying that we did everything right. There were definitely mistakes and some areas that could have been misunderstood.”
“… … .”
“But at least we are here on the Yangtze River, facing off against those Sapaenian. How can we possibly think of this indifference they show us?”
The court looked at the legal world and smiled broadly.
“Are you resentful?”
“……I am…….”
“There’s no need to complain. That’s just how people are. The thorns in my fingernails hurt so much, but I can’t even feel any emotion when someone dies in a foreign land.”
The law world bit its lips.
The method may not have been right, but they came here anyway with good intentions. The legal world felt that their reward for their good intentions was too harsh.
“So are you saying I should just put up with this?”
The court, without smiling, asked questions instead of answering.
“What should you do?”
“… … .”
The legal community looked at the court with a momentary speechless face.
The courtroom had been in a state of chaos when the plum blossom incident was in full swing. But now, after just a few days, he has regained some of the composure he had enjoyed in the past.
“This is a problem. This is a problem. What should we do with those who do not listen?”
The court looked across the river, muttering to itself.
“First of all, send another letter to continuously inform us of the situation here and continue to request support. If possible, it would be good to send a request that states specifically what kind of support you will provide.”
It was a detailed instruction. But the law world just sighed after hearing it.
“… … Manager. Even if I say that, will they let me go?”
“I won’t give it up, but that doesn’t matter.”
“yes?”
The court began to make absurd remarks.
“They say that those who watch the fire from across the river are in no hurry. Perhaps they can watch the burning things with amusement.”
“… … .”
“To them now, we are just people running wild across the river trying to put out a fire. There is no reason for them to be in a hurry.”
The court paused for a moment and then stared at the courtroom.
“Do you know how to make the hearts of such people impatient?”
“… … I don’t know, Manager.”
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“It lets us know that fire can cross the river.”
The court murmured a low acclamation.
“The fire across the river is fun because it doesn’t threaten me. But the fire burning at my feet is no longer fun because it could burn my house, my fields, and eventually my family and me.”
The legal world nodded silently.
Of course, the reason why the Gupaebang is not responding properly now is because Shaolin’s control has weakened. But the more fundamental reason is that they are ultimately unable to perceive the existence of the Saphaeyeon as a real threat.
‘Those three years ruined everything.’
If Jang Il-so had killed everyone who was present at the Yangtze River Massacre, the Sa-pae-ryeon would probably not even exist now. The remaining political factions would have tried to wipe out the Sa-pae-ryeon by any means necessary.
However, Jang Il-so stayed in Gangnam for three years and quietly built up his power. At one point, it was enough time for the existence of Sa-pae-ryeon across the river to be taken for granted.
So I got used to it. To the presence of the fire burning across the river.
The familiar no longer feels like a threat, so no matter how much you shout here, they won’t hear you.
“Shouldn’t we let you know, Master? How dangerous a fire the Sapaeryeon is.”
“Yeah. I thought so too.”
“……yes?”
The legal community tilted their heads slightly at the calm voice of the court. The answer just now seemed a little strange… … .
“Until recently.”
And the court’s subsequent words confirmed that I had not misheard.
The court continued, its voice changing slightly.
“But lately I’ve been thinking that maybe I was thinking about something wrong.”
“… … What do you mean?”
“What they didn’t know was how fierce the fire was.”
The legal community still has not fully understood the words of the court. Who does not understand how dangerous that swindler is?
“Contrary to what I thought, they seem to have forgotten what fire is.”
“Master?”
The corner of the court’s mouth twisted slightly.
“Yes. It was a world without fire to begin with. It was enough time to forget what a telephone was. No, it would be more accurate to say that it was a world where there were embers but no fire.”
“… … .”
“That’s why you’ve forgotten. What fire is. Why you should be afraid of it.”
The eyes of the legal world looking at the court were filled with doubt. Then the court looked back at the legal world. The eyes were eerily dark.
“The legal world.”
The legal world was startled and lowered its head.
“Yes, sir.”
A soft voice came from the courtroom, slow and gentle, as if soothing a child.
“… … Do you know how to explain to someone who does not know fire what fire is?”
“well…….”
“It makes you feel.”
For a moment, the legal community felt a chill down their spines. The court continued speaking calmly.
“It makes you feel firsthand how hot fire is, how painful it is when your hand touches it, and what happens when your flesh begins to burn in the flames.”
“Hey, boss.”
“of course!”
The legal community tried to say something, but the court cut them off firmly.
“It will hurt. It will be painful. But… … can’t we stop ourselves from foolishly walking into a pit of fire because we don’t know what fire is?”
“… … .”
The legal world was silent as if they had lost their voice.
The faint smile on the lips of the court and the gentle and soft voice were still there. However, the legal world felt a clear ray of evil in the courtroom. An evil so cold that it seemed as if one’s heart would freeze.
The court smiled broadly at such a legal system.
“Do my words sound too harsh?”
“Well, boss. I just… … .”
“It may be harsh, but a Buddhist should not be afraid of losing.”
The court took a half-step facing the legal world. It was a Shaolin-specific half-step where only one arm was raised instead of both hands.
“Why did Shaolin take the half-palm position?”
It was a sudden question. The Dharma world naturally knew the answer to this question. If you belong to Shaolin, you cannot not know.
“… … It is to honor the second ancestor.”
“yes.”
The court nodded silently.
Shaolin traces its origins back to the founder of Buddhism, Bodhidharma, but its spiritual origins can be traced back to the second patriarch, Hui Ga, and its martial arts perfection can be traced back to the sixth patriarch, Hui Neng.
Aren’t all of those things what they are today Shaolin?
“Lee Jo cut off one of his arms to achieve enlightenment.”
“Yes, sir.”
“In other words, it means that in order to achieve great enlightenment, you have to be able to give away one arm without any hesitation.”
“… … .”
“That’s not just a story that applies to those who are not Buddhist. Sometimes, you have to make small sacrifices to get something big.”
The legal community was speechless.
There was an indescribable sense of oppression in the soft atmosphere of the courtroom. It was difficult to even breathe.
The court, which had taken over the class president, closed its eyes quietly as if gathering its thoughts. After a while, it opened its eyes again and spoke.
“Let’s just let them know. That will do.”
“… … Yes, Master.”
“Send me a reply.”
“yes.”
The law of law took a deep breath and stepped back. For some reason, it felt like it wanted to get out of here as quickly as possible.
Just as he was about to retreat, the court, whose eyes were fixed on the river, asked in a soft voice.
“What is the volcano doing?”
The law of law stopped walking and answered cautiously.
“They seem to have settled down not far away and are living in seclusion with their family. There doesn’t seem to be any movement.”
“What about the Volcanic Sword Association?”
“… … It seems like that kid has been teaching Namgung’s young swordsmen recently.”
“Are you teaching Namgung?”
“yes.”
The court’s gaze turned slightly upward.
“… … That child will eventually embrace Namgung as well.”
“… … .”
“Go and see.”
With those words, the courtroom stopped moving. It just stared blankly at the endless, indifferently flowing Yangtze River.
The world of law, who had been watching his back for a moment, bowed deeply and stepped back.
The two eyes of the courtroom left alone were filled with sparkling light.
“… … They say the world is unfair.”
A hollow smile appeared on his lips.
“Amitabha… … .”
Finally, with his eyes closed, he could no longer see anything.
